When I was VERY young (under 5), my grandma Elsa explained to me that her sister went away to school. She struggled to articulate what she meant to convey. But in retrospect, either relatives went & got her back, or it was maybe more like a day school & they followed & retrieved her one day.
My grandma Emma went to Flandreau Indian School, where she was beaten for speaking Anishinaabemowin, her first language. She wasn’t allowed to go home for years at a time. Before she left us, she would scream and cry while she slept, even in her 90s.
Weleaka. Nuyaka. Euchee. Haskell. Eufaula. Carter Seminary. These are the reeducation camps our family were forced to attend. We are the first generation not to be stolen to your federal Indian boarding "schools." This is not long ago history. It's your turn to help us carry it. #OrangeShirtDay
Has anyone made drunken cherry chocolate cake?
What do you think are your biggest anomaly movies, the ones you like (not dislike, let’s save it) a ton more than most people. Mine: Resident Evil (all of them) Lucky Number Slevin Body of Lies Get Shorty Lord of War Gone In 60 Seconds (Cage version) The Next Three Days
The US DoE is addressing a major problem, but that "every day counts" makes it harder for families with sick children & teens who are financially supporting their families. This phrasing is tending toward ableism and classism in concerning ways despite actively trying to solve underlying poblems. 🍎
Catching up reviews from summer road trip reads: The Mystery of Locked Rooms is just enough scary for young readers who get spooked easily. The escape involves clever problem solving. The real win is the friendship dynamics and opportunity for self-reflection. A win for puzzle-loving readers. 📚👍
The Underdogs of Upson Downs feels like you are being told a story. It might be a great bedtime read aloud. The adventures of a scrappy dog and a scrappy girl, both with a whole lot of heart. The goofy older brother is a side highlight for me. #middlegrade 📚👍